Traction control

Tiny
PAM FORD
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  • 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8 Automatic 130000 miles

we have traction light on and wont go off with button on shifter, we dont know what this is for as we have just purchased this car. Please advise
Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like you have an ABS wheel speed sensor that is out. Follow this guide to scan to see which one you need to replace.

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

If you dont want to scan it you can check them by hand by following this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

This guide will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-abs-wheel-speed-sensor

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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Yep I tested the front ABS wheel speed sensors and the right one had no voltage output so I replaced it and now everything works! I love this site.
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Friday, October 1st, 2010 AT 6:16 PM

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